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Apple security updates could be banned by British government (9to5mac.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Everyone in the tech industry facepalms almost every time legislators try to pontificate on technology, but the British government appears to be trying to set a new record. After putting iMessage and FaceTime at risk, the government is now suggesting that it might ban some Apple security updates.

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[–] 38 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That's the stupidest fucking thing I've heard from a government that seems to take pride in how stupid and authoritarian their legislation can get. They're giving the US a run for it's money.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It's beginning to feel all bad at this point, yeah, I agree.

    They'll save a lot of money, but (a) the cost isn't worth it and (b) it's just totally assenine logic that takes a dump on the idea of a government's existence having any sense of meaning that goes beyond serving the interests of the wealthy.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    If the reason is actually for leaving 0days open then it is actually for the USA. Since the USA spies on foreign citizens such as UK citizens, the UK spies on the USA citizens.

    Because otherwise it would be illegal. Or something.

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